2 h. ago Football quiz: the first weekend of the Premier League season

How well do you remember the goals, games and controversial moments of previous opening weekends? Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Liverpool XI vs Bournemouth: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

A Ballon d’Or nominee could come in at the expense of a record-setter

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5 h. ago Premier League to test Ref Cams on first weekend with view to permanent rollout

Clubs, Sky Sports and TNT Sports support innovationCameras can provide near-instant replays of incidentsThe Premier League is planning to test Ref Cams in selected matches during their opening round of fixtures this weekend with a view to making the new technology a permanent feature of live TV games for the rest of the season.The Guardian has learned that the clubs have given their approval for the trial with the Premier League’s broadcast partners, Sky Sports and TNT Sports, also supporting the innovation. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Here's where to watch Manchester City and United play in the Premier League for 2025/26

Sky is upping its match count from 128 to 215 this Premier League season.

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15 h. ago Fenerbahce see off Feyenoord to book Champions League playoff with Benfica

Jhon Durán helps Mourinho’s side to 5-2 aggregate winRangers advance to face Club Brugge in playoffsJosé Mourinho is one round away from taking Fenerbahce back into the Champions League for the first time in 17 years.The storied head coach’s team surged into the Champions League qualifying playoffs by overturning a two-goal deficit in a 5-2 qualifying round win against Robin van Persie’s Feyenoord. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Champions League qualifying and Carabao Cup first round: football – as it happened

Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce roared back to set up a playoff with Benfica, while Bromley stunned Ipswich in the Carabao Cup15 min: Fenerbahce 0-0 Feyenoord (agg: 1-2) Jhon Duran – the very same – has just hit the side netting with Fener’s first half-chance. Feyenoord have probably played the more intricate football but Fenerbahce look a threat on the break.Champions League qualifying latest (6pm KOs unless stated)Qarabag 4-1 Shkendija (5pm, agg: 5-1)FC Copenhagen 0-0 Malmo FF (agg: 0-0)Fenerbahce 0-0 Feyenoord (agg: 1-2)Pafos 1-0 Dynamo Kyiv (agg: 2-0)Plzen 0-0 Rangers (agg: 0-3) Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Champions League qualifying and Carabao Cup first round: football – live

Follow updates from Tuesday’s action around EuropeLive scores | Read Football Daily | Follow us on Bluesky15 min: Fenerbahce 0-0 Feyenoord (agg: 1-2) Jhon Duran – the very same – has just hit the side netting with Fener’s first half-chance. Feyenoord have probably played the more intricate football but Fenerbahce look a threat on the break.Champions League qualifying latest (6pm KOs unless stated)Qarabag 4-1 Shkendija (5pm, agg: 5-1)FC Copenhagen 0-0 Malmo FF (agg: 0-0)Fenerbahce 0-0 Feyenoord (agg: 1-2)Pafos 1-0 Dynamo Kyiv (agg: 2-0)Plzen 0-0 Rangers (agg: 0-3) Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Roy Keane makes final decision on Sky Sports return after 'quit' threat and two incidents

Sky Sports have announced their plans for the 2025/26 Premier League season - and they will include star pundit Roy Keane, despite him recently saying he might quit

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26 h. ago Man United and adidas release 'iconic' Gazelle trainers to mark third kit launch

Manchester United launched their third kit for the 2025/26 Premier League season along with a new pair of adidas shoes designed "for loyal fans"

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28 h. ago David Squires on the Premier League soap opera’s grand return

Our cartoonist on the wacky plotlines and big characters to look out for as the new season beginsBuy one of David’s cartoon in our Print ShopDavid’s latest book, Chaos in the Box: buy it now Continue reading...

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30 h. ago FPL 2025/26: What are the new rules in Fantasy Premier League?

FPL will task fans with adapting to several new rules for the 2025/26 season, with Mohamed Salah top scoring last term at 344 points

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30 h. ago FPL 2025/26: When is the GW1 deadline for Fantasy Premier League?

Everything you need to know ahead of the GW1 deadline

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30 h. ago Premier League 2025/26 predictions: Champions, top four, relegation, best signing, top scorer and more

Liverpool kick off the new campaign at home to Bournemouth, while newcomers Burnley, Leeds and Sunderland hope to avoid relegation this term

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30 h. ago Manchester United reveal new third kit for 2025/26 Premier League season

Man United have released their third kit ahead of the start of the new Premier League campaign.

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44 h. ago Frustrated Crystal Palace count cost after Cas upholds Europa League ban | Ed Aarons

Oliver Glasner will fancy his chances of winning the Conference League but the fans have been left disappointedThe news Steve Parish was dreading arrived less than 24 hours after he basked in the glory of watching Crystal Palace win their second trophy in three months. Parish had been confident that the club’s appeal against their demotion from the Europa League would succeed as he discussed their prospects at Wembley Stadium after beating Liverpool in the Community Shield on Sunday.“I really am, even more after Friday,” the club chair said. “I don’t understand that we cannot be in the competition. I really can’t. But it’s up to the judges to decide. We trust them and that they listened to everything we said so let’s see.” Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Turquoise touches and gothic flair: the Premier League’s 2025

The grass catwalk returns with appealing Adidas, funereal keepers and cartoon collars – but whose jersey will be top of the league?Football strips nowadays are big business. Especially for the not insignificant number of clubs flogging shirts for £85+ a pop. As sport and fashion become ever more intertwined – Jack Grealish as an ambassador for Gucci; Son Heung-min for Burberry; Kalvin Phillips in those massive Loewe boots – mainstream football’s interest with clothes has moved on from just David Beckham in a sarong. It is a state of affairs that former catwalk model Pep Guardiola no doubt appreciates.And, after a couple of years of subpar kit designs – running the gamut from insipid to truly horrifying – the 2025-26 Premier League season has upped its sartorial game. All-black away strips and turquoise touches have proved popular; while manufacturers still insist on “taking inspiration” from home stadium architecture and surroundings. (The success of this varies immensely; but Evert...

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46 h. ago Gareth Bale lands major new football job as he replaces Manchester United legend

Gareth Bale has been handed a major new role in football ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

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52 h. ago Crystal Palace to stay in Conference League after losing appeal at Cas

Palace were demoted from Europa League by UefaClub hoped to overturn decision related to ownershipCrystal Palace have lost their appeal against demotion from the Europa League and will take their place in the Conference League. The court of arbitration for sport confirmed on Monday that the FA Cup winners were unsuccessful in overturning the decision made by European football’s governing body to punish them for contravening its rules over multi-club ownership.Uefa demoted Palace to the Conference League after they were deemed to have breached regulations because John Textor held shares in Palace and Lyon, who also qualified for the Europa League. He has since sold his 43% stake to his fellow US businessman Woody Johnson. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Man City enter their age of uncertainty with legacies on the line

A dismal campaign last year has left questions for Pep Guardiola and necessitated a rebuild on a budget, leaving Man City as one of the Premier League’s most fascinating teams heading into 2025-26

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53 h. ago Arne Slot to make Liverpool tactical change after conceding ELEVEN goals in pre

Liverpool have shipped 11 goals in six games ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season, including two in Sunday's Community Shield defeat, and Arne Slot wants to tighten up their defence

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